HPC Meeting Date: September 3, 2025
To: Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission
From: Mathias Hughey, Associate City Planner
Title
Staff Updates.
Body
Action Requested:
Staff provide updates to the Heritage Preservation Commission.
Summary Report:
Approved Sign Permits
- Tin Tea at 420 Division St. S.
Approved Minor COA’s
- NA
City Council Information
- The upcoming agenda items list is attached for reference.
Planning Applications & Related Updates
- See hyperlink on the City’s Construction & Development Map.
- No new updates for The Archer House site plan application. The development team plans to begin construction on the site this year.
- Loon Liquor’s construction project in the former Northfield News building is underway.
o Planning to open prior to Defeat Days
- Staff and the project team are completing due diligence with the proposer on the 5th and Washington project to develop a financially feasible and responsible proforma prior to committing more time or funds. The HPC will review and comment on any final proposal for the site.
- Staff continue to work with Post Consumer Brands on the Ames Mill Dam. The dam is part of our Downtown Historic District, so a certificate of appropriateness will be required for any work on the dam. Staff will update the HPC on any progress related to the project.
o A stakeholder meeting has been scheduled to review the project as it moves forward SHPO has confirmed a representative will attend the meeting.
- Hwy 19 Reconstruction Section 106 Review –
o A letter was submitted to MNDOT and SHPO regarding the additional questions HPC had about the 106 review.
Training Opportunities
- The annual PreserveMN Conference is scheduled for September 10-12 in New Ulm, see attached hyperlink. Grant funding is available to cover attendance by HPC members.
- The National Alliance for Preservation Commissions has webinars related to historic preservation. The city is a member and can share webinar links if there is interest.
Events
- See hyperlink to other city meetings and community events.
Alternative Options:
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Financial Impacts:
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Tentative Timeline:
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